West Central Reporter

88.4 percent of Illini West teachers stay put; average earns $42,522 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

More than 88.4 percent of teachers stay at Illini West High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

211 Fifth St., Bowen sold by Keela Nichols

By West Central Reporter | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Keela Nichols sold their home at 211 Fifth St., Bowen to Ernest Sell for $40,000.

78.9 percent of South Jacksonville teachers stay put; average earns $45,364 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

More than 78.9 percent of teachers stay at South Jacksonville Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 54 percent of 2015 North Greene Jr/Sr High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

In a year when 92 percent of North Greene Jr/Sr High School seniors graduated on time, 54 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

How much revenue has Pleasant Hill SD 69 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Pleasant Hill School District 69 received through local taxes decreased 24.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 5.5 points lower at Western Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

At Western Junior High School, a 5.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

87.8 percent of Carrollton teachers stay put; average earns $41,278 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

More than 87.8 percent of teachers stay at Carrollton Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 received through local taxes increased 9.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

83.1 percent of Macomb Senior teachers stay put; average earns $47,442 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

More than 83.1 percent of teachers stay at Macomb Senior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pikeland CUSD 10 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 received through local taxes increased 3.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

How much revenue has Franklin CUSD 1 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Franklin Community Unit School District 1 received through local taxes increased 7.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Report: 30 percent of 2015 Greenfield High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

In a year when 87 percent of Greenfield High School seniors graduated on time, 30 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

79.7 percent of Rushville-Industry teachers stay put; average earns $45,817 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 79.7 percent of teachers stay at Rushville-Industry High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.5 points lower at Waverly Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Waverly Elementary School, a 16.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Which Illinois colleges receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

Western Illinois University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Illinois schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Dallas Elementary School District 327 Board met September 20.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2018

Dallas Elementary School District 327 Board met Thursday, Sept. 20.

City of Pittsfield City Council met September 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2018

City of Pittsfield City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 18.